An article to keep some of the “eating our lunch” comments in perspective.
www.republicworld.com

Chinese J-15 Fighter Crash ‘Exposes’ PLA’s Carrier Woes; Beijing’s Naval Ambitions Face Reality Check
The J-15, a reverse-engineered Russian Su-33, has long been criticized for its underwhelming WS-10 engines, short combat range, and high maintenance demands. It also struggles with ski-jump takeoff limitations on China’s carriers, preventing it from carrying full fuel and weapon loads.